Property description
Pangbourne village centre ? M4 (junc 12) 5 miles ? Heathrow 45 mins drive
(all distances/times are approximate)
House/ garaging/ office : 1,973 sq ft / 183 m² Gardens: 0.17 acres / 0.07 hectares (all measurements are approximate)
Description: A charming circa 16th century 4 bedroom cottage within only a couple of minutes` walk to the shops, railway station, River Thames, restaurants, etc. Just across the road from the beautiful and ancient St James the Less Church, within a conclave of other period properties.
Entered from a gravel drive through electric gates securing the entrance, with an intercom to the interior.
It is hard to find a property within the heart of this a vibrant village with such private, peaceful and sunny gardens.
The property has been maintained to a very high standard throughout and has been the subject of considerable improvement of recent years. Pangbourne Cottage enjoys unusually spacious and flexible accommodation.
Special Features:
? Pangbourne Cottage is a delightful Grade II listed property enjoying an unusually high degree of privacy
? Fully fitted office with a window overlooking the gardens
? The ceiling heights are generally good for a property of this period with lots of exposed beams
? Pretty open fireplaces to the sitting room and family room/ bedroom 4
? Natural golden oak flooring
? Large window overlooking the gardens
? Centrally positioned dining room with golden oak flooring which continues into the sitting room with a generous wide staircase and oak rising to the first floor
? The kitchen/breakfast room has been completely refitted by the present owners to a very high standard with long breakfast bar
? Fittings include microwave oven, wine cooler, Stoves fitted range with 7 hob unit and 3 stainless steel ovens/warming drawer, fitted fridge and deep freeze
? Large larder unit, pot drawers, dishwasher, polished oak work surfaces
? Flagstone slate flooring which continues into the utility room with plumbing for washing machine and dryer and door to shower room
? Bathroom to first floor and ground floor shower room/cloakroom have been totally refitted to a very high standard.
? The present owners have created a very comfortable and well fitted office to the rear of the garage with external door access.
? The main garden has a pretty terrace within the secret garden for evening barbecues
? A French door from the sitting room leading directly onto the walled, courtyard garden with terrace and vegetable garden area
Summary of accommodation: Entrance lobby, utility room, cloakroom/ shower room, kitchen/ breakfast room, sitting room, dining room, family room/bedroom 4, playroom/study, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, double garage with electrically operated door, office, boarded storage area above garaging.
Gardens & grounds: The rear garden (100` in depth) is secluded by tall hedges on one side and a fine period brick wall the length of the right hand boundary. The main gardens are unusually spacious and well planted and enjoy the southerly sun. The gardens are beautifully planted and cared for over many years. There is also a very pretty walled garden with lawned area and raised vegetable beds which is accessed directly from the sitting room.
Garaging & parking: The driveway is entered through impressive electric gates and there is plenty of private car parking for visitors alongside the side of the house with the driveway leading to the splendid double garage block with office behind. The garage has electrically operated remote controlled up and over door and within the garage there is a hatchway allowing access to a boarded storage area. The door at the rear gives access to the office which also has a door from the exterior.
Local facilities & schools: Pangbourne is a wonderful Thameside period village with a mainline train station, buses, schools and library, a wonderful selection of independent shops, dentists, hairdressers, butcher, cheese shop, doctors` practice, pubs and fine restaurants. Junction 12 of the M4 at Theale is only five minutes driving distance and Pangbourne station gives commuter access to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington. Excellent schools are to hand with Pangbourne College just up the road; Bradfield College and St Andrew`s Preparatory School are within easy driving distance, The Oratory School, Downe House, Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory School. Walking distance to the Pangbourne Primary School, which has foundation stage 1 and within the catchment area for Theale Green School (with school bus stops in the village).
Directions: From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left, pass over the mini roundabout and turn immediately right up Pangbourne Hill. Pangbourne Cottage electric gates will be found after a short distance on the left hand side, opposite Riverview Road.
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage
Post Code: RG8 7AS
Local authority: West Berkshire
Viewing by arrangement with vendor`s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.
Tel: 0118 984 2662
E-mail: info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk
London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors. (i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thicknesses, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them:
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FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or surveyor.
NoticePlease note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Property Features :
- Superb order throughout
- Central village location
- Four bedrooms
- Open fireplaces
- Refitted kitchen
- Good sized gardens
- Ample parking
- Double garage